Pajama Press Fall 2020

Fall 2020

ISBN-13: 978-1-77278-191-5 90000

Pajama Press

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Table of Contents

Distribution in the United States

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Letter from the Publisher

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Celebrating Our Success: Music for Tigers

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Celebrating Our Success:The Dog Patrol

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Celebrating Our Success: Nutcracker Night Mireille Messier

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Pencil: A Story with a Point Ann Ingalls

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Skydiver: Saving the Fastest Bird in the World Celia Godkin

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Pumpkin Orange, Pumpkin Round Board Book Rosanna Battigelli

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A Quiet Girl Peter Carnavas

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Harvey Holds His Own Colleen Nelson

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Shape Up, Construction Trucks!

Victoria Allenby

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Teaching Mrs. Muddle Colleen Nelson

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The Library Bus Behram Rahman

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A Family for Faru Anitha Rao-Robinson

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A World of Mindfulness Erin Alladin

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Small Things Mel Tregonning

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From 1 to 10 Board Book Mies van Hout

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Duck Days Sara Leach

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Raven, Rabbit, Deer Sue Farrell Holler

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Snow Days Deborah Kerbel

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any things have changed for all of us in 2020, but some have stayed the same: the importance of connection, the pleasure of sharing a good story, and Pajama Press’ commitment to publishing excellent children’s literature.

We are happy to present our Fall 2020 list, with an editorial direction honed for the needs of the times.

Embrace meditative wonder in the picture books A World of Mindfulness, A Quiet Girl, and Raven, Rabbit, Deer. Celebrate education with Teaching Mrs. Muddle and The Library Bus. Share the enthusiasm of a preschooler with two books in our newly branded Toddler Tough format: Snow Days and Shape Up, Construction Trucks!. Be warmed by a good-news animal conservation tale in A Family for Faru. And lose yourself in a good story with the middle-grade novels Harvey Holds His Own and Duck Days.

Our staff remain upbeat while working remotely and finding creative solutions as the market adapts almost daily. I love my team of talented professionals and would like to acknowledge the work of Art Director Rebecca Bender, Rights Manager Catherine Mitchell, Associate Editor Erin Alladin, Sales & Marketing Manager Laura Bowman, Administrator Hayley Chrisp, and Marketing Assistant and Digital Content Specialist Matt Hodder. Together, we will continue to produce books of high value for children and the parents, teachers, and librarians who nurture them.

Gail Elizabeth Winskill, Publisher

We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council for our publishing program. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Book Fund (CBF) for our publishing activities.

Four Starred Reviews!

IN A FULL-COLOR DOG BOOK UNLIKE ANY OTHER ,

acclaimed children’s nonfiction author Rob Laidlaw delves into the history and evolution of dogs as human companions, and empowers young readers to promote the health and happiness of dogs in their own lives and beyond.This immersive nonfiction book also features profiles of children who work toward making a difference in canine lives.

“The author’s obvious love of dogs and the impressive feats of the Dog Patrol will inspire young readers to take an interest in animal welfare causes....Dog lovers will relish the rich detail and extensive photography in this engaging guide to canine care and advocacy.”—School Library Journal

“Incorporating themes of diversity and environmental preservation into her adventure, Kadarusman (Girl of the Southern Sea) creates a story straight out of adolescent daydreams....Compassionate and endearing, Music for Tigers hits all the right notes.”

—Shelf Awareness Starred Review

“A fetching book for dog lovers.”—Booklist

“Kadarusman masterfully creates a lush, magical world where issues associated with conservation, neurodiversity, and history intersect in surprising and authentic ways….A beautiful conservation story told in a rich setting and peopled with memorable characters.”

—Kirkus Reviews Starred Review “Outstanding...Kadarusman continues to be a clear, insightful, and humourous guide to unfamiliar experiences and settings, and in this case species. She’s unearthed the fascinating history of an extinct animal and entwined it with a heartfelt story of a dedicated family whose good deeds have run up against the ever-encroaching, commerce-driven modern world.”

—Quill & Quire Starred Review “A stirring tale that will inspire young readers to take to heart our collective responsibility as stewards of the planet, Music for Tigers is a coming-of-age story with a conservation twist.”

—Foreword Reviews Starred Review

From Governor General’s Literary Award finalist Michelle Kadarusman comes a novel about a young violinist who discovers her mother’s family secretly harbor a sanctuary for extinct Tasmanian tigers in the remote Australian rainforest.

Juevenile Fiction for Children Ages 8–12 Free classroom reading guide available Rights available: World ex. North America HC ISBN: 978-1-77278-054-3 Trim Size: 5.5 x 8 in / 13.97 x 20.32 cm | Pages: 192 List Price: $17.95 USD / $22.95 CAD Hardcover with dust jacket | $14.95 ebook

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“Kadarusman deftly incorporates Australian history into this middle-grade book that reads like a love letter to the unique flora and fauna of the Tasmanian Tarkine….Music for Tigers is perfect for young readers interested in ecology and preservation.”—Booklist “A well-told and timely story, which gently but firmly addresses topics such as environmental impact, endangered species, neurodiversity, friendship, bullying, and being your best self.”—School Library Journal •2 020 Washington Post KidsPost Summer Book Club selection

Juevenile Nonfiction for Children Ages 8–12 Free classroom reading guide available Rights available: World ex. North America ISBN: 978-1-77278-103-8 Trim Size: 9 x 10 in / 22.86 x 25.4 cm | Pages: 52 List Price: $19.95 USD / $23.95 CAD Hardcover with dust jacket / Index / Glossary / 8-page gatefold illustration

“Clear, accurate, engaging, and informative text combines with a substantial collection of high-interest color photographs, several per large page, to round out a thorough exploration of an important issue….Perfect for dog lovers and those contemplating that critical mission.”—Kirkus Reviews “The Dog Patrol functions as both a how-to manual on taking care of a dog and a celebration of kids who have made significant efforts to protect and help dogs...

An excellent resource for anyone thinking about getting a dog, as well as for those who already have dogs. Highly recommended.”—Youth Services Book Review

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In a Christmas encore, Nutcracker continues to sparkle as a child’s first introduction to the ballet

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New Release in Paperback & New Hardcover Format!

Beep! Beep! go the taxis. Voof! goes the curtain. This celebration of a child’s first experience of the Nutcracker ballet is a feast for the eyes and ears. Richly colored illustrations exude a holiday mood, introducing a new generation to this classic Christmas tradition.

“The painterly illustrations capture the excitement, energy, and lushness of it all with a bit of humor thrown in for good measure….A great primer, reminder, or armchair visit for seeing The Nutcracker live. Great for reading aloud and individual sharing.”—School Library Journal

Ann Ingalls

“Sure to elicit the storytime equivalent of ‘encore’ at Christmastime and beyond.”—Kirkus Reviews

illustrated by

Dean Griffiths

“This vibrant tribute to a holiday tradition follows a sensory-filled adventure to a Nutcracker performance….A charming entrée for ballet-bound children.”—Publishers Weekly “A good primer to complement a child’s first time seeing The Nutcracker and, for those familiar with it, a fresh take on a classic.”—The Horn Book Magazine “The sights and sounds of the theater are center stage; musicians, dancers, and a lively audience interact through the onomatopoetic text.”—Foreword Reviews • 2019 Northern Lights Book Award Winner Picture Book for Children Ages 3–7 Free classroom reading guide available Rights available: World ex. North America ISBN: 978-1-77278-091-8 Trim Size: 9.5 x 11 in / 24.13 x 27.94 cm | Pages: 40 List Price: $19.95 USD / $22.95 CAD Hardcover with dust jacket & gold foil

Picture Book for Children Ages 5–8 Free classroom reading guide available Rights available: World ex. North America ISBN: 978-1-77278-154-0 (HC) / 978-1-77278-153-3 (PB) Trim Size: 8 x 10 in / 20.32 x 22.86 cm | Pages: 32 List Price: $18.95 USD / $22.95 CAD Hardcover with dust jacket List Price: $12.95 USD / $15.95 CAD Paperback with French flaps Publication Date: July 28, 2020 Ship Date: July 10, 2020 JUV019000 JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories JUV039060 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship JUV039220 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Values & Virtues JUV049000 JUVENILE FICTION / Computers & Digital Media JUV051000 JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play • 2020–2021 Sunshine State Young Readers Award Jr. Nominee • 2020 Bank Street The Best Children’s Books of the Year selection

“An overload of fun puns will have many readers giggling through...”—Kirkus Reviews 4

Back in two sharp new editions, this oh-so-punny friendship story is making its mark.

“Office supplies have never been more entertaining than they are in this punny tale of friendship and ingenuity.”

—Foreword Reviews Starred Review Pencil and his boy Jackson are a great pair: they draw, they sketch, they scribble. But then Jackson gets Tablet and Pencil finds himself dumped in the dreaded junk drawer; he just can’t compete with Tablet’s videos, games, and movies. How will Pencil ever reclaim Jackson’s attention? With the help of some new pun-loving junkdrawer friends (and a drooling, pencil-chomping dog), Pencil sketches out a plan to draw Jackson back into their friendship.

A former educator whose first book was shortlisted for a Crystal Kite award, author Ann Ingalls uses kid-friendly puns and an upbeat tone in this story that celebrates friendship, collaboration, and unplugged fun. Buoyed by award-winning artist Dean Griffith’s always-exuberant illustrations, Pencil: A Story with a Point is a gentle reminder that technology is no match for imagination. www.pajamapress.ca

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New Board Book Release!

New Release in Paperback!

New Paperback Format!

Skydiver Celia Godkin The top picture book about peregrine falcons returns in a new paperback edition with an expanded Author’s Note.

Nonfiction Picture Book for Children Ages 6–9 Free classroom reading guide available Rights available: World ex. North America ISBN: 978-1-77278-186-1 Trim Size: 10 x 9 in / 25.4 x 22.86 cm | Pages: 32 List Price: $13.95 USD / 15.95 CAD Paperback with French flaps Publication Date: August 25, 2020 Ship Date: July 31, 2020 JNF037020 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection JNF003030 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Birds JNF051100 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems JNF003270 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Endangered

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2016 Rainforest of Reading nominee 2015 Bank Street Best Book 2015 Green Earth Book Award nominee 2015–2016 Hackmatack Children’s Choice Award nominee

High in the sky, two peregrine falcons swoop and dive.

The pair doesn’t know it yet, but they will lose most of this year’s eggs: the first clutch to a volunteer scaling the cliff, and the next to the harmful effects of DDT. Told against the backdrop of scientists’ efforts to understand the raptors’ decline in the wild, this illustrated nonfiction book tells the story of several generations of falcons as they’re taken to a sanctuary, reintegrated into the wild, and ultimately relocated to the ledge of a city skyscraper.

“Clear and engaging language…Beautifully illustrated.”—School Library Journal “Dramatic oil paintings show falcons in various activities… this success story will be welcomed by nature lovers.”—Kirkus Reviews “An attractive, informative picture book.”—Booklist

With fest ive glitter an d foil cover treatmen ts!

Rosanna Battigelli

Also avail able in hardco ver

illustrated by

Tara Anderson “Pumpkin orange, pumpkin round / Pumpkin hiding, pumpkin found!”

“Whimsical and energetic, the furry friends pop off the pages reeling in the reader to join in the fun!”—Resource Links “[T]he repetition and simplicity of the text make this an appealing choice for group-sharing during storytime....[A] safe, not-so-scary depiction of Halloween that is appropriate for young listeners.”—School Library Journal What could be better than an autumn trip to the pumpkin patch with the cutest cast of cat characters ready to celebrate Halloween? In bouncy rhyme, the folksy felines choose their pumpkins, wheel them home, and work together through all the steps of carving jack-o-lanterns.With the lanterns’ spooky and cheerful faces shining bright, now is the time to dress up and head out for trick-or-treating.

Tara Anderson, the award-winning illustrator of Nat the Cat Can Sleep Like That, depicts cozy and charming fall scenes in Pumpkin Orange, Pumpkin Round. Infectious rhymes by debut children’s author Rosanna Battigelli will make this a favorite in any season.

“Cats enjoy all the glories of a human Halloween in this peek at popular October traditions.” —Publishers Weekly

Board Book for Children Ages 1–3 Free classroom reading guide available Rights available: World ex. North America ISBN: 978-1-77278-125-0 Trim Size: 8 x 8 in / 20.32 x 20.32 cm | Pages: 24 List Price: $12.95 USD / $14.95 CAD Board Book Publication Date: September 1, 2020 Ship Date: August 7, 2020 JUV017030 JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Halloween JUV057000 JUVENILE FICTION / Stories in Verse JUV019000 JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories JUV002050 JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Cats

“Cozy, repetitious autumn fun...”

—Kirkus Reviews • A 2020 Bank Street The Year’s Best Children’s Books selection!

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A Quiet Girl Peter Carnavas Celebrated author-illustrator Peter Carnavas’s gentle family story about mindfulness and stillness reminds us of the beauty all around us—if we only take the time to notice it.

Mary was a quiet girl. She thought quiet thoughts, stepped quiet steps, and whispered quiet words.

It isn’t until her family starts searching the neighborhood for her that they begin to see the world through her eyes.

Mary knows how to savor the small things. Wonder is everywhere: in the rustle of leaves, in the sigh of a sleeping dog, in the wingbeats of the birds who visit her upcycled feeders. But Mary’s family couldn’t be more different.

Amidst the sound of blow-dryers, blenders, lawnmowers, and her brother’s trombone, Mary goes almost unnoticed.

From critically acclaimed author-illustrator Peter Carnavas comes a gentle breeze of a picture book with themes of mindfulness, observation, and being present in the natural world. A Quiet Girl invites young readers (and the noisy adults in their lives) to appreciate the thousand little pleasures that surround us—if only we would notice them.

Peter Carnavas’s career as a primary school teacher inspired him to embrace his passion for children’s literature. His picture book Blue Whale Blues won the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Crystal Kite Award, and My Sister is a Superhero won an Australian Book Industry Award.

The Elephant, Peter’s first novel, won the 2018 Children’s Book Award at the Queensland Literary Awards. He lives on Australia’s Sunshine Coast with his family.

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Picture Book for Children Ages 4–7 Rights held: Exclusive NA English; non-exclusive world English ISBN: 978-1-77278-122-9 Trim Size: 9 x 9 in / 22.86 x 22.86 cm | Pages: 32 List Price: $18.95 USD / $22.95 CAD Hardcover with dust jacket Publication Date: August 4, 2020 Ship Date: July 10, 2020 JUV046000 JUVENILE FICTION / Visionary & Metaphysical JUV029000 JUVENILE FICTION / Science & Nature / General JUV039050 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings JUV002040 JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Birds JUV009110 JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Sounds

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Harvey Colleen Nelson Illustrated by

Tara Anderson The West Highland Terrier that brought Harvey Comes Home to life returns with his nose sharp, ready for a new adventure.

Harvey the West Highland Terrier is back with his beloved Maggie. He is also back at Brayside retirement home, where he and Maggie now volunteer along with their friend Austin. There Maggie is drawn to a new resident, Mrs. Fradette, who tells stories of learning to fix cars as a twelve-year-old during the flood of 1950. Mrs. Fradette, with her bold fashion and love of poker, doesn’t fit in among the beige-cardigan-wearing, bridge-playing ladies of Brayside, but she doesn’t seem to care. Maybe that’s why Maggie likes her so much. Since seventh grade began, Maggie hasn’t been fitting in well with her friends, either.

the little puppy’s plight, so he takes her to safety. Maggie and the Brayside residents and staff praise Harvey’s heroic efforts, wishing that Austin could have his own dog. But the little puppy will need time to recover from her trauma before she can be adopted, and then there’s another, even bigger obstacle: Austin’s mom, who says no to pets.

Always alert for anything new—and with a nose that never misses a new scent—Harvey follows his instincts on a walk with Austin and discovers an abandoned newborn puppy in a pile of trash. Austin’s heart almost breaks over

Award-winning author Colleen Nelson delivers another satisfying story of heart, perseverance, and one incredible little dog.

As fall edges toward winter, Harvey picks up an unfriendly scent in his backyard, and he will stop at nothing to keep Maggie and the others safe. But sometimes the little Westie is just too brave for his own good.

An author and junior high school teacher, Colleen Nelson earned her Bachelor of Education from the University of Manitoba in her hometown of Winnipeg. Her previous works include the critically-acclaimed middle-grade novels Harvey Comes Home and Harvey Holds His Own; Sadia, which won the 2019 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award; and Blood Brothers, which was selected as the 2018 McNally Robinson Book of the Year for Young People.

Colleen writes daily in between appearances at hockey rinks and soccer fields in support of her two sports-loving sons. The family’s West Highland Terrier Rosie adds an extraloveable dose of liveliness, squirrel-chasing, and shoe-chewing to their lives.

A folk artist and award-winning illustrator who trained at the Ontario College of Art and Design, Tara Anderson is known for her lively and humorous illustrations of animals.

Her books include the illustrated novels Harvey Comes Home and Sapphire the Great and the Meaning of Life, the Halloween picture book Pumpkin Orange, Pumpkin Round, and the award-winning Nat the Cat Can Sleep Like That, among others. Tara shares a farmhouse in Tweed, Ontario, with her husband, her young daughter, and several cats.

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Juvenile Fiction for Children Ages 9–12 Rights available: World ex. North America ISBN: 978-1-77278-114-4 Trim Size: 5.5 x 8 in / 13.97 x 20.32 cm | Pages: 288 HC ISBN: 978-1-77278-097-0 List Price: $17.95 USD / $21.95 CAD HC List Price: $18.95 USD / $22.95 CAD Hardcover with dust jacket $14.95 ebook Publication Date: August 11, 2020 Ship Date: July 17, 2020 JUV002070 JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Dogs JUV039020 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Adolescence & Coming of Age JUV016180 JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Canada / Post-Confederation (1867-) JUV039140 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance

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Victoria Allenby An engaging, multilayered book that helps little ones identify shapes on their favorite construction-site vehicles Dump Truck, Dump Truck Coming through!

I spy a triangle—how about you?

browsed the pages to their heart’s content, a final note to parents offers enriching, age-appropriate activities to keep building their child’s foundational skills.

It’s no secret that toddlers of any gender love big vehicles. Shape Up, Construction Trucks! uses rhyming verse and bright photographs to celebrate this enthusiasm in a unique take on conceptual shape books. Each spread highlights geometric shapes hiding in plain sight on excavators, bulldozers, cranes, and more. And after the toddlers have

With repetitive, easy-to-remember verse from the awardwinning author of Nat the Cat Can Sleep Like That, Victoria Allenby’s Shape Up, Construction Trucks! is a highly visual shape book that digs deep.

Victoria Allenby has been writing poetry and stories for as long as she can remember. Her debut picture book, Nat the Cat Can Sleep Like That, won the 2014 Preschool Reads Award and was nominated for the 2015 SYRCA Shining Willow Award. She has followed up the success of this debut with the critically acclaimed early readers Timo’s Garden, Timo’s Party, and Timo Goes Camping, as well as the picture books Rhino Rumpus and Good Morning, Grumple. Victoria first learned the proper names of many construction vehicles from her two-year-old cousin, who was an excellent teacher. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.

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Includes Parent’s Guide on back cover

Parental Guide

Learning Shapes A foundation for later math concepts

Rhyme & Rhythm Encourage recitation, a first step to reading

Motor Skills

Family Reading, Ages 2-5

Practice tracing shapes with a finger

Read together to foster learning & development

Picture Book for Children Ages 2–5 Rights available: World ex. North America ISBN: 978-1-77278-134-2 Trim Size: 9 x 9 in / 22.86 x 22.86 cm | Pages: 24 List Price: $17.95 USD / $19.95 CAD Hardcover with padded cover, rounded corners, and extra-heavy pages Publication Date: September 15, 2020 Ship Date: August 21, 2020 JNF013070 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Concepts / Size & Shape JNF057030 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Transportation / Cars & Trucks JNF035050 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Mathematics / Geometry JNF042000 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Poetry / General

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Colleen Nelson illustrated by

Alice Carter Fall in love at first blunder with a wisely foolish kindergarten teacher who makes the first day of school an experience to remember.

Kayla isn’t too sure about the first day of kindergarten.

What if she misses her mom? What if she can’t find the bathroom? But when Kayla meets Mrs. Muddle, it quickly becomes clear that Kayla’s problems are nothing compared to her teacher’s. Mrs. Muddle mixes up the kids’ name tags, takes them to the library instead of the gym, and can’t find the bathroom. She doesn’t even know how to use a slide properly! Clearly somebody needs to take charge. Soon Kayla is much too busy teaching her teacher to think about her own worries.

Hearkening back to classics like the Amelia Bedelia collection and Douglas Wood’s What Teachers Can’t Do, award-winning author Colleen Nelson will make parents, children, and especially teachers laugh out loud over Mrs. Muddle’s antics and the exasperated Kayla’s leadership.

As the students find their way around the school, Alice Carter’s giggle-inducing art welcomes readers into a kindergarten class that makes the first day of school seem very appealing indeed.

An author and junior high school teacher, Colleen Nelson earned her Bachelor of Education from the University of Manitoba in her hometown of Winnipeg.

Her previous works include the critically-acclaimed middle-grade novels Harvey Comes Home and Harvey Holds His Own; Sadia, which won the 2019 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Award; and Blood Brothers, which was selected as the 2018 McNally Robinson Book of the Year for Young People. Colleen writes daily in between appearances at hockey rinks and soccer fields in support of her two sports-loving sons. The family’s West Highland Terrier Rosie adds an extraloveable dose of liveliness, squirrel-chasing, and shoe-chewing to their lives.

Alice Carter is an artist, illustrator, and storyteller with a passion for sharing her whimsical imagination. A graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design who now works with clients from all over the world, Alice is inspired by people-watching, music, and every animal she comes across. Her picture books include Angus All Aglow, Our New Kittens, My Puppy Patch, and Pierre & Paul: Avalanche!. Alice lives in Ottawa, Ontario.

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Picture Book for Children Ages 3–6 Rights available: World ex. North America ISBN: 978-1-77278-131-1 Trim Size: 9 x 10 in / 22.86 x 25.4 cm | Pages: 32 List Price: $17.95 USD / $19.95 CAD Hardcover with dust jacket Publication Date: September 29, 2020 Ship Date: August 28, 2020 JUV035000 JUVENILE FICTION / School & Education JUV019000 JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories JUV039090 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience

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Bahram Rahman illustrated by

Gabrielle Grimard Inspired by Kabul, Afghanistan’s first library bus and colored by family memories, a touching snapshot of one innovative way girls received education in a country disrupted by war It is still dark in Kabul, Afghanistan when the library bus rumbles out of the city. There are no bus seats—instead there are chairs and tables and shelves of books.And there are no passengers—instead there is Pari, who is nervously starting her first day as Mama’s library helper. Pari stands tall to hand out notebooks and pencils at the villages and the refugee camp, but she feels intimidated. The girls they visit are learning to write English from Mama. Pari can’t even read or write in Farsi yet. But next year she will go to school and learn all there is to know. And she is so lucky. Not long ago, Mama tells her, girls were not allowed to read at all.

Author Bahram Rahman grew up in Afghanistan during years of civil war and the restrictive Taliban regime. He wrote The Library Bus to tell new generations about the struggles of women who, like his own sister, were forbidden to learn. Brought to life by the pensive and captivating art of award-winning illustrator Gabrielle Grimard, The Library Bus is a celebration of literacy, ingenuity, and the strength of women and girls demanding a future for themselves.

Bahram Rahman was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, and grew up during the civil war and the Taliban regime. He earned a medical degree at Kabul Medical University and a master’s degree in public policy at the University of Erfurt, Germany, while also working as an activist in Afghanistan in the areas of gender equality and youth political participation. Bahram came to Canada as a refugee in 2012, and today he is a senior policy advisor at the Ministry of Health in Ontario. He wrote The Library Bus, his first picture book, to document the struggle for education experienced by the women in his own family and to draw attention to the barriers that still exist for millions of children, especially girls, living in war torn countries today.

Gabrielle Grimard transformed her love of design into a career in illustration over the course of her studies at Concordia University and the University of Quebec. In 2018, Gabrielle’s picture book Stolen Words won the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Award and was a finalist for the TD Canadian Children’s Book Award. Not My Girl was a USBBY Outstanding International Book. In 2019 Gabrielle published the enthusiastically reviewed Nutcracker Night. Her creativity has been applied to children’s publishing, advertising, and educational contexts.

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Picture Book for Children Ages 5–8 Rights available: World ex. North America ISBN: 978-1-77278-101-4 Trim Size: 9 x 10 in / 22.86 x 25.4 cm | Pages: 32 List Price: $18.95 USD / $21.95 CAD Hardcover with dust jacket Publication Date: October 13, 2020 Ship Date: September 18, 2020 JUV047000 JUVENILE FICTION / Books & Libraries JUV030110 JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / Middle East JUV074000 JUVENILE FICTION / Diversity & Multicultural

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Anitha Rao-Robinson illustrated by

Karen Patkau In this touching story of belonging and environmental awareness, a young boy’s courage and ingenuity help an orphaned rhinoceros find safety in a new herd.

Tetenya and his mother have found Faru, a baby rhinoceros, alone on the savannah.They know that rhino herds will adopt orphaned infants, but finding the rangers who protect local herds may be a long and risky prospect—there are poachers lurking about the landscape. Undaunted, Tetenya sets out, leading Faru past giraffes CHOMP-CHOMPING on acacia leaves, amongst the PATTER-PATTERING footsteps of young warthogs, and around guinea fowl SCRITCH-SCRITCHING the earth for seeds. Suddenly, danger is upon them: two poachers are coming near.

There are only seconds to spare, and Tetenya has nothing

but his wits and a basket of berries to help him.

In A Family for Faru, author Anitha Rao-Robinson draws inspiration from her life-changing time spent on the savannah and from conservationists’ innovation to discourage poachers: injecting a pink dye into rhinoceros horns.

Award-winning illustrator Karen Patkau’s dreamy landscapes reflect her own travels in the region and celebrate the courage and ingenuity of a young boy as he helps his four-legged friend find a place to belong. An author’s note rounds out this impactful text.

Photo credit Alexandra Lagos

Anitha Rao-Robinson received her Bachelor of Commerce from Queen’s University and worked as an accountant for twenty-four years before trading numbers for words. Her previous works include Broken Worlds in 2014 and Broken Promises in 2017. Anitha is passionate about environmental awareness and hopes to continue to spread change.

Illustrator, designer, visual artist, and author Karen Patkau’s distinctive art can be found in more than a dozen picture books for children. She is the recipient of the Ezra Jack Keats Memorial Medal for Don’t Eat Spiders, and One Watermelon Seed was a Bank Street Best Book. A Good Trade was a White Ravens Choice, a Bank Street Best Book, and a nominee for the OLA Blue Spruce Award and the Kentucky Bluegrass Award, among others. Karen lives in Toronto, Ontario.

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Picture Book for Children Ages 4–7 Rights available: World ex. North America ISBN: 978-1-77278-096-3 Trim Size: 10 x 9 in / 25.4 x 22.86 cm | Pages: 32 List Price: $18.95 USD / $23.95 CAD Hardcover with dust jacket Publication Date: October 27, 2020 Ship Date: October 9, 2020 JUV002330 JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Hippos & Rhinos JUV013010 JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Adoption JUV029010 JUVENILE FICTION / Nature & the Natural World / Environment

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From the creators of A World of Kindness, a meditative, sensory picture book with arresting art from fourteen illustrators featuring several exciting new artists their muscles when they run…to the sound of a turning page…to the memory-laden taste of fresh-baked cookParents, educators, and health practitioners everywhere ies. Positive and negative emotions are alike acknowledged are recognizing the importance of mindfulness practice, and affirmed, and a strong sense of self is reinforced. particularly for children. Meditation and yoga are becom- Richly illustrated by fourteen artists with all-new original ing common activities in kindergarten classes and beyond. art, A World of Mindfulness will create its own quiet moTaking time to be still and pay attention to their thoughts ments as children revisit its lavish pages. A closing note and bodies helps kids feel calm, focused, and in control. about mindfulness practice rounds out this picture book, In A World of Mindfulness, meditative text reflects on the making it a helpful resource for homes, classrooms, and sensory ways children experience life, from the feeling of beyond.

I am here. I know who I am. I breathe in the smell of sunwarmed grass and it fills my lungs with energy.

A World of Mindfulness includes art from the following acclaimed illustrators: Suzanne Del Rizzo

Miki Sato

Carmen Mok

Aino Anto

Tara Anderson

Amélie Dubois

Sue Macartney

Emma Pedersen

Gabrielle Grimard

Andrea Blinick

François Thisdale

Tamara Campeau

Rebecca Bender

Scot Ritchie

Picture Book for Children Ages 3–6 Rights available: World ex. North America ISBN: 978-1-77278-138-0 Trim Size: 10 x 9 in / 25.4 x 22.86 cm | Pages: 32 List Price: $17.95 USD / $19.95 CAD Hardcover with dust jacket Publication Date: October 27, 2020 Ship Date: October 9, 2020 JNF024130 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Health & Daily Living / Mindfulness & Meditation JNF051000 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / General JNF053050 JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Emotions & Feelings A World of Kindness HC ISBN: 978-1-77278-050-5 List Price: $17.95 USD / $19.95 CAD PB ISBN: 978-1-77278-109-0 List Price: $12.95 USD / $14.95 CAD “A tool to spur kindness conversations...”—Kirkus Reviews “Regardless of age, color, what we look like or who we are, this book models what kindness looks like for all living creatures.

Teaching good manners, accepting differences, talking about making others feel good are all exemplified here in simple text with vivid gentle pictures.”—Youth Services Book Review

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New Hardcover Format!

New Board Book Release!

from 1 to10

s m a l l t h i n gs

Mies van Hout

Mel Tregonning

With starred reviews from Booklist and Kirkus Reviews, Mies van Hout’s more-than-just-a-counting-book returns in a vibrant board book edition.

Having captured thousands of hearts with its wordless honesty about childhood anxiety, the USBBY Outstanding International Book and Foreword INDIES Bronze Winner with an exceptional three starred reviews returns in two new formats.

How many whiskers does the cat have? How about the crocodile’s teeth, or the octopus’s arms? With vivid colors and energetic kid-friendly animal illustrations, this concept book doubles up the learning opportunities by including numbers and descriptive words matched to celebrated artist Mies van Hout’s striking art. Little ones can count the fish’s stripes and the monkey’s fingers, or learn the letters in words such as whiskers, wings, and ears. Rendered in bold hues that appeal to babies and pre-schoolers alike, this sturdy counting book will be a reading-time favorite.

In this short, wordless graphic picture book, a young boy feels alone with his anxiety. He isn’t fitting in well at school. His grades are slipping. He’s even lashing out at those who love him.

Talented Australian artist Mel Tregonning created Small Things in the final year of her life. In her emotionally rich illustrations, the boy’s worries manifest as tiny beings that crowd around him constantly, overwhelming him and even gnawing away at his very self. The striking imagery is all the more powerful when, overcoming his isolation at last, the boy discovers that the tiny demons of worry surround everyone, even those who seem to have it all together.

This short but hard-hitting wordless graphic picture book gets to the heart of childhood anxiety and opens the way for dialogue about acceptance, vulnerability, and the universal experience of worry.

“More than a moving portrayal of one boy’s struggle, this is also a magnifying lens through which to identify and discuss mental illness with readers of all ages....Small Things’ effects are monumental.”—Booklist Starred Review

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Graphic Picture Book for Children Ages 8–12 Free classroom reading guide available Rights held: Exclusive English NA ISBN: 978-1-77278-141-0 (HC) Trim Size: 8.25 x 11 in / 20.955 x 27.94 cm | Pages: 40 List Price: $19.95 USD / $23.95 CAD Hardcover with dust jacket Publication Date: October 20, 2020 Ship Date: September 25, 2020 JUV039240 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Depression & Mental Illness JUV039050 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings JUV008000 JUVENILE FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / General

“Amidst the numerous counting books available, van Hout offers a stand-out with great child (and adult) appeal.”

—Booklist Starred Review “Simplicity plus spirited art equals a counting book that you can count on.”—Kirkus Starred Review • 2019 Northern Lights Book Award Winner

Board Book for Children Ages 1–3 Rights held: Exclusive NA English; non-exclusive English world ISBN: 978-1-77278-140-3 Trim Size: 8 x 8 in / 20.32 x 20.32 cm | Pages: 24 List Price: $11.95 USD / $13.95 CAD Board Book Publication Date: November 10, 2020 Ship Date: October 23, 2020 JUV009030 JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Counting & Numbers JUV002000 JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General JUV009120 JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Body

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Sara Leach illustrated by

Rebecca Bender The third title in the collection that began with USBBY Outstanding International Book Slug Days. Lauren, a third-grade student who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, takes on the challenges of sharing her best friend and persevering when a classmate mocks her bicycle’s training wheels.

Irma is Lauren’s best friend. Irma knows all the strategies Lauren uses when her Autism Spectrum Disorder makes it hard to “go with the flow.” Lauren helps Irma learn English words and understand unfamiliar customs.

So why does Irma suddenly want to introduce Lauren to her mountain-biking, litter-dropping neighbor Jonas? Why is Irma calling Jonas her friend?

As if sharing Irma weren’t bad enough, Lauren also has an alarming new problem at school. Their teacher has announced a mountain biking day when the students will learn to ride their bikes on an obstacle course. But Lauren

still uses training wheels. She just can’t face the teasing she will get when her classmates see them. She isn’t brave like Irma. She can’t go with the flow like Dad. How can she possibly face this challenge?

From author Sara Leach and illustrator Rebecca Bender comes an honest and warm-hearted successor to the critically acclaimed Slug Days and Penguin Days. With straightforward text and frequent black-and-white illustrations, Duck Days is an accessible chapter book for any young reader with mountains of their own to climb.

Sara Leach hails from Whistler, BC, where she loves to ski, hike and bike. Her middle grade novel Count Me In won the Red Cedar Book Award for 2012/13. In addition to being a children’s author, she is also an elementary school teacher-librarian. She has had the privilege of teaching several amazing students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and her experience working with them inspired her chapter books Slug Days, Penguin Days, and Duck Days.

Rebecca Bender is a well-loved author-illustrator of children’s books as well as an art director and designer. Her books include the popular Giraffe and Bird collection, How Do You Feel? and the illustrations for Peach Girl by Raymond Namakura, as well as those for the acclaimed Slug Days, Penguin Days, and Duck Days written by Sara Leach. Rebecca’s awards and honors include the OLA Blue Spruce Award, a Cooperative Children’s Book Center best-of-the-year choice, and a Toronto Public Library best-of-the-year selection. She graduated from the Ontario College of Art and Design at the top of her class, earning the Medal for Illustration. Rebecca lives in Burlington, Ontario, with her husband and two children.

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HC ISBN: 978-1-77278-022-2 PB ISBN: 978-1-77278-032-1 List Price: $16.95 USD / $18.95 CAD HC $12.95 USD / $14.95 CAD PB | $9.95 USD / $11.95 CAD ebook

Juvenile Fiction for Children Ages 7–10 Rights available: World ex. North America ISBN: 978-1-77278-148-9 Trim Size: 5.5 x 7.5 in / 13.97 x 19.05 cm | Pages: 120 List Price: $16.95 USD / $18.95 CAD Hardcover with dust jacket | $12.95 USD / CAD ebook Publication Date: November 10, 2020 Ship Date: October 16, 2020 JUV039150 JUVENILE FICTION / Disabilities & Special Needs JUV039060 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship JUV039230 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Bullying JUV032180 JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Cycling

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Sue Farrell Holler illustrated by

Jennifer Faria Lipke A boy greets animal neighbors on a snowy walk, learning their names and tracks from his beloved grandfather.

In an intergenerational winter’s story full of quiet wonder, a little boy takes his grandfather for a walk down a forest trail. The boy shows Grandpa how to jump in the snow and how to make it make it splash into the creek. Grandpa shows the boy rabbit tracks and deer hiding among the trees. They greet their animal neighbors by name: Raven, Rabbit, Deer, Sparrow. Back home, the little boy sets the table with cookies while Grandpa pours the milk. It has been a glorious afternoon, and soon there will be books and blankets and the big armchair by the fire.

In Raven, Rabbit, Deer, Governor General Award-nominated author Sue Farrell Holler casts a spell of simple wonder as a small child earnestly sets out to take care of his grandfather for the day. Grandpa wisely gratifies this sweet self-importance while passing on important lessons: how to greet a raven…how to know a deer’s tracks… how to be family. Illustrator Jennifer Faria Lipke, a member of the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, draws on her Indigenous heritage in illustrations so cozy they make the winter’s day feel warm.

Sue Farrell Holler is the Governor General’s Award-nominated author of the YA novel Cold White Sun as well as the middlegrade novel Lacey and the African Grandmothers and several picture books. Sue grew up on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, where she wrote avidly to more than a hundred pen pals across North America. She later channelled her passion for writing into journalism studies at the University of King’s College in Halifax. Sue has lived in the Northwest Territories and today resides in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

Jennifer Faria Lipke is an illustrator, graphic designer, and painter who studied at Central Technical School and George Brown College in Toronto. Her works can be found in the collections of celebrities, politicians, and especially parents, as one of her specialties is portraits of babies and small children. Jennifer is a member of the Chippewas of Rama First Nation and drew on her Indigenous heritage in illustrating Raven, Rabbit, Deer, her first picture book. She lives in Burlington, Ontario with her husband and three children.

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Deborah Kerbel illustrated by

Miki Sato Sparkling rhyme and unique collage illustrations celebrate all the activities snow makes possible for preschoolers and all the emotions it inspires.

First snow, surprise snow: Nature’s sparkly magic show

In Snow Days, author Deborah Kerbel captures that magic with nimble couplets that celebrate every kind of winter pleasure. Illustrator Miki Sato’s fascinating textural collage For small children, snow is a wonder. It sparkles and glit- art looks intimately touchable. She recreates the coziness ters. It transforms the outside world. Every kind of snow and spectacle of the season in paper, felt, and embroidery brings its own magic. It invites snow angels, skating, fort- silk, creating masterpieces that invite readers to look building, and snowballs. Even blizzard days are exciting, again and again. when routines are overturned and everyone bands together to clear the snow away. For the youngest among us, winter is magical.

Deborah Kerbel is the author of several picture books, including Before You Were Born, When Molly Drew Dogs, and the award-winning Sun Dog, as well as novels for middle grade and young adult readers. Born in London, England, she moved to Canada at the age of two and went on to attend the University of Western Ontario. Her novels have been shortlisted for the Governor General’s Literary Award, the Canadian Library Association YA Book of the Year, and the Manitoba Young Reader’s Choice Award. Deborah lives in Thornhill, Ontario, with her husband, two book-loving children, and a schnoodle named Alfredo.

Miki Sato is a Japanese-Canadian illustrator who uses a variety of different textures and materials to create three-dimensional images. Originally from Ottawa, she moved to Toronto to complete her degree in illustration from the Ontario College of Art and Design. Her first picture books are Golden Threads written by Suzanne Del Rizzo and Snow Days written by Deborah Kerbel.

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Picture Book for Children Ages 2–5 Rights available: World ex. North America ISBN: 978-1-77278-135-9 Trim Size: 9 x 8 in / 22.86 x 20.32 cm | Pages: 24 List Price: $17.95 USD / $19.95 CAD Hardcover with padded cover, rounded corners, and extra-heavy paper Publication Date: November 24, 2020 Ship Date: November 6, 2020 JUV009100 JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Seasons JUV029020 JUVENILE FICTION / Science & Nature / Weather JUV017010 JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Christmas & Advent

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Recent Highlights Bat Citizens: Defending the Ninjas of the Night

Rob Laidlaw Nonfiction Picture Book Ages 8–12 ISBN: 978-1-77278-039-0 HC | 978-1-77278-108-3 PB List Price: $21.95 USD / $25.00 CAD HC $15.95 USD / $17.95 CAD PB

Before You Were Born

Deborah Kerbel Illustrated by Suzanne Del Rizzo Picture Book Ages 4–7 ISBN: 978-1-77278-082-6 List Price: $17.95 USD / $21.95 CAD HC

Bon Voyage, Mister Rodriguez Christiane Duchesne Illustrated by François Thisdale Picture Book Ages 4–7 ISBN: 978-1-77278-089-5 List Price: $18.95 USD / $22.95 CAD HC

Harvey Comes Home

Colleen Nelson Illustrated by Tara Anderson Juvenile Fiction Ages 9–12 ISBN: 978-1-77278-097-0 List Price: $17.95 USD / $21.95 CAD HC

Lili Macaroni

Nicole Testa Illustrated by Annie Boulanger Picture Book Ages 4–7 ISBN: 978-1-77278-093-2 List Price: $17.95 USD / $19.95 CAD HC

Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess

Shari Green Juvenile Fiction Ages 8–12 ISBN: 978-1-77278-033-8 HC | 978-1-77278-017-8 PB List Price: $16.95 USD / $17.95 CAD HC $12.95 USD / $15.95 CAD PB

Missing Mike Benjamin’s Blue Feet

Sue Macartney Picture Book Ages 3–7 ISBN: 978-1-77278-111-3 List Price: $17.95 USD / $22.95 CAD HC

Finding Lucy

Eugenie Fernandes Picture Book Ages 4–7 ISBN: 978-1-77278-088-8 List Price: $18.95 USD / $22.95 CAD HC

Shari Green Juvenile Fiction Ages 8–12 ISBN: 978-1-77278-045-1 HC | 978-1-77278-085-7 PB List Price: $17.95 USD / $19.95 CAD HC $12.95 USD / $15.95 CAD PB

Queenie Quail Can’t Keep Up Jane Whittingham Illustrated by Emma Pedersen Picture Book Ages 3–7 ISBN: 978-1-77278-067-3 List Price: $18.95 USD / $21.95 CAD HC

Sapphire the Great and the Meaning of Life Beverley Brenna Illustrated by Tara Anderson Juvenile Fiction Ages 7–11 ISBN: 978-1-77278-069-7 List Price: $16.95 USD / $19.95 CAD HC

Sky of Bombs, Sky of Stars: A Vietnamese War Orphan Finds Home Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch Juvenile Nonfiction Ages 8–12 ISBN: 978-1-77278-094-9 List Price: $14.95 USD / $16.95 CAD PB

Suzanne Del Rizzo Picture Book Ages 6–10 ISBN: 978-1-77278-010-9 HC | 978-1-77278-121-2 PB List Price: $18.95 USD / $22.95 CAD HC $13.95 USD / $16.95 CAD PB

Wendy Orr Juvenile Fiction Ages 8–12 ISBN: 978-1-77278-062-8 HC | 978-1-77278-107-6 PB List Price: $17.95 USD / $21.95 CAD HC $14.95 USD / $16.95 CAD PB

Mardi McConnochie Juvenile Fiction Ages 9–12 ISBN: 978-1-77278-083-3 List Price: $17.95 USD / $19.95 CAD HC

The Flooded Earth Girl of the Southern Sea Michelle Kadarusman Juvenile Fiction Ages 9–12 ISBN: 978-1-77278-081-9 List Price: $17.95 USD / $19.95 CAD HC

Giraffe and Bird Together Again Rebecca Bender Picture Book Ages 4–7 ISBN: 978-1-77278-051-2 List Price: $17.95 USD / $19.95 CAD HC

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My Puppy Patch

Theo Heras Illustrated by Alice Carter Picture Book Ages 3–6 ISBN: 978-1-77278-080-2 List Price: $16.95 USD / $18.95 CAD HC

Paula Knows What to Do Sanne Dufft Picture Book Ages 4–8 ISBN: 978-1-77278-068-0 List Price: $18.95 USD / $21.95 CAD HC

Theo Heras Illustrated by Renné Benoit Picture Book Ages 1–3 ISBN: 978-1-77278-095-6 List Price: $17.95 USD / $19.95 CAD HC

The Skeleton Coast

Mardi McConnochie Juvenile Fiction Ages 9–12 ISBN: 978-1-77278-099-4 List Price: $18.95 USD / $22.95 CAD HC

This is My Daddy!

Mies van Hout Picture Book Ages 1–4 ISBN: 978-1-77278-112-0 List Price: $17.95 USD / $22.95 CAD HC

Swallow’s Dance

The Castle in the Sea My Beautiful Birds

The Haircut

Mardi McConnochie Juvenile Fiction Ages 9–12 ISBN: 978-1-77278-049-9 List Price: $17.95 USD / $19.95 CAD HC

The Girl Who Rode a Shark: And Other Stories of Daring Women Ailsa Ross Illustrated by Amy Blackwell Juvenile Nonfiction Ages 8–12 ISBN: 978-1-77278-098-7 List Price: $22.00 USD / $26.00 CAD HC

Tickled Pink: How Friendship Washes the World with Color Andrée Poulin Illustrated by Lucile Danis Drouot Picture Book Ages 4–7 ISBN: 978-1-77278-104-5 List Price: $18.95 USD / $23.95 CAD HC

Too Young to Escape: A Vietnamese Girl Waits to Be Reunited with Her Family Van Ho & Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch Juvenile Nonfiction Ages 8–12 ISBN: 978-1-77278-066-6 HC | 978-1-77278-116-8 PB List Price: $16.95 USD / $18.95 CAD HC $14.95 USD / $16.95 CAD PB

Triceratops Stomp

Karen Patkau Picture Book Ages 4–7 ISBN: 978-1-77278-079-6 List Price: $17.95 USD / $19.95 CAD HC

What Cats Think

John Spray Illustrated by Mies van Hout Picture Book Ages 6–10 ISBN: 978-1-77278-087-1 List Price: $19.95 USD / $23.95 CAD HC

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